Description
A quick and easy way to cook tilapia in the air fryer for a crispy, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tilapia fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Brush both sides of fillets with olive oil.
- Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly on both sides.
- Place fillets in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Check for doneness at 8 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: air fryer tilapia, healthy fish recipe, quick dinner